The impact of the Civil Partnership Act on the lives of same-sex couples

Sarah Dickens; Martin Mitchell; William O’Connor

doi:10.51952/fdmi6833

journal article Oct 01, 2009

The impact of the Civil Partnership Act on the lives of same-sex couples

Sarah Dickens Martin Mitchell William O’Connor

Journal of Poverty and Social Justice Vol. 17 No. 3 pp. 237-248 · Bristol University Press

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Abstract

The 2004 Civil Partnership Act came into effect in the UK in December 2005. It created the legal status of ‘civil partner’ and enabled same-sex couples for the first time to register their relationship and to gain a number of legally recognised rights and responsibilities. This article reports on the findings of a qualitative study that used in-depth interviews with members of same-sex couples to explore the personal impacts of this legislative change on their lives. The research suggests that the Civil Partnership Act has had significant positive impacts in terms of improving the lives of, and reducing perceived discrimination against, same-sex couples. It also highlights a range of effects of the legislation that for some couples were not desired.

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Published: Oct 01, 2009
Vol/Issue: 17(3)
Pages: 237-248

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Sarah Dickens

Qualitative Research Unit, National Centre for Social Research, London, UK

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Martin Mitchell

Qualitative Research Unit, National Centre for Social Research, London, UK

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William O’Connor

Qualitative Research Unit, National Centre for Social Research, London, UK

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Sarah Dickens, Martin Mitchell, William O’Connor (2009). The impact of the Civil Partnership Act on the lives of same-sex couples. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 17(3), 237-248. https://doi.org/10.51952/fdmi6833

The impact of the Civil Partnership Act on the lives of same-sex couples

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